Senate Amendments Impact FERS and Annuity Supplement
The “One Big Beautiful Bill Act” (H.R. 1) has undergone several amendments, particularly in the Senate, affecting the Federal...
Court Proceedings Impacting Federal Employees
In a 2-1 decision on May 30, the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals upheld a preliminary injunction issued by the Northern District of...
OPM Issues Guidance Ahead of U.S. Army Festivities
In anticipation of disruptions stemming from preparations for the 250th birthday celebrations for the U.S. Army, OPM has issued guidance to...
Retirement Applications Soar in May
Likely driven by ongoing efforts to shrink the federal workforce, the number of retirement applications submitted to OPM increased sharply...
OPM Issues Merit Hiring Plan Memorandum
The Merit Hiring Plan, issued by the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) on May 29, 2025, under Executive Order 14170, aims to overhaul...
Proposed Rule Expands Application of Suitability Standards
According to a proposed rule published on June 3, 2025, OPM aims to expand the application of suitability standards to include current...
In Case You Missed It
Federal Court Blocks Trump’s Tariffs On Wednesday, May 29th, a three-judge panel at the US Court of International Trade blocked President...
Proposed Bills Could Impact Federal Employees
The REHIRE Act aims to facilitate the rehiring of federal employees who were involuntarily terminated from competitive service positions....
High-5 Provision Removed From Trump’s One Big Beautiful Bill Act?
The “One Big Beautiful Bill Act” (H.R. 1), passed by the House on May 22, 2025, underwent late revisions to secure passage....
Trump’s Tax Bill Advances with Revised Federal Benefits Cuts
President Trump’s tax bill has advanced to the House floor for a vote. Following a rare Sunday night vote on May 18, the House Budget...
